Right tackle Mike Williams will move to the left side, while tackle Kevin Shaffer will play on the right. The story noted that the Bears have always had Williams pegged for the left side, and Pace's injury provides the opportunity to act on that notion.

"He's an athlete, he's a good football player, so he'll go in there and play and work hard at it," Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said in the article.

Pace is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Rams, as he recovers from a groin injury.

According to the Chicago Tribune, free-agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa remains very interested in joining the Bears, but wants to keep his options open. He visited the New England Patriots and made a stop in Buffalo.

If Tinoisamoa signs with the Bears, he'd likely be the starter at strong-side linebacker alongside Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs.

Tinoisamoa might fit well in New England's 3-4 scheme, and the Patriots are looking for a replacement for Mike Vrabel, who was traded to Kansas City.